Mobility Assistance in Belfair, WA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Belfair, WA: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Mason County)

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gig Harbor)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Mason County)

About 147 Belfair residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 23% in Mason County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

0 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Belfair that list physical therapy include Signature Healthcare At Home and Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Belfair compared with Mason County and Washington

Census figure	Belfair	Mason County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	5.8%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	22%	26%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	3.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,281	$64,746	—

Older residents in towns around Belfair

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bremerton, WA	9.0 mi	5,773	27%
Key Center, WA	9.2 mi	712	16%
Wauna, WA	9.6 mi	1,144	22%
Bethel, WA	11 mi	848	10%
Navy Yard City, WA	12 mi	357	39%
East Port Orchard, WA	12 mi	627	25%

Home health agencies serving Belfair (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South	Lacey, WA	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 459-8311

Emergency hospitals near Belfair

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Anthony Hospital	Gig Harbor, WA	13 mi	5 of 5	(253) 530-2050
Mason General Hospital & Family Of Clinics	Shelton, WA	20 mi	2 of 5	(360) 426-1611

Straight-line miles from the center of Belfair. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Belfair

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $4,023 monthly median income of Belfair households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Belfair: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Belfair?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $4,023 monthly median income of Belfair households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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